Rachel Noel Casper

Rachel Noel Casper, born May 17, 1992 in Renton, WA, died June 13, 2020 in Vancouver, WA, where she had lived with her parents. She died as a result of being struck by a vehicle in the front yard of her home. The family lived in Seatac, WA until late 1994 when they moved to Vancouver, WA. Rachel graduated from Prairie High School in 2010 having become fluent in American Sign Language and proudly and gleefully participating in the Variety Show. While in high school she joined in a mission trip to Argentina where she helped to build a playground and teach children games in a village called Samuh. Rachel was introduced to llamas and 4-H by her cousin and was a Clark County 4-H Alumnus, serving several years as an assistant 4-H leader of the Woolly Amigos llama 4-H club. She graduated from Oregon State University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology. While attending college she was an active participant in InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, which became her main support group and core group of friends during and after college. She was an avid Beaver baseball and women's basketball fan, frequently attending games even after graduation! Rachel had worked as a Farm Hand for over 10 years for a local llama farm, as well as serving as a pet sitter for the past several years. Hobbies included arts and crafts, painting, reading, music, movies, games, and learning and sharing animal facts. Rachel was very active in the llama community. She was a fierce competitor, particularly in showmanship, a friend to llamas and those who love them. Northwest llama breeders noticed her showmanship prowess and she was asked to exhibits animals for many different farms in the area over the years. She was known for her bright smile, willing laugh, and general positive attitude. Rachel had a natural way with animals and children who seemed to gravitate toward her. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Reverend Edwin and Georgia Casper and maternal grandfather, Ray Gilbert. Survived by parents, Perry and Ellen Casper; Maternal Grandmother, Nina Gilbert; Uncle, Clark Gilbert (Linda Stearns) and son, Colin Gilbert; Aunt, Sarah Gilbert and sons, Daniel and James Wolterman; Uncle, Richard Gilbert (Kim); Uncle, Todd Casper (Vanessa) and Aunt, Laura Casper (Frank Dean) and children, Danielle Getz (Trent) and Brady Casper; and so many other extended family and friends. A memorial service will be held Monday, June 22nd at 1pm at Columbia Presbyterian (8715 St. Helens, Vancouver, WA 98664). In light of COVID the service must be limited by invitation. The family appreciates your prayers and understanding that we cannot accommodate all who may wish to attend. We have made arrangements to record the service for later viewing. For those invited, masks will be required; please bring your own. Donations in memory may be given to: Oregon State University; InterVarsity Christian Fellowship; Clark County 4-H; Wildlife Safari in Winston, OR; Newport Aquarium in Newport, OR; or American Civil Liberties Union.

Rachel Noel Casper

May 17, 1992 - June 13, 2020